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Nnaji’s enrollment at Baylor could start him in the Bears’ Big 12 opener, giving him immediate floor time as a key frontcourt option.
The Knicks still hold his NBA rights and will monitor his college progress, reducing the need for overseas scouting.
Nnaji profiles as a rim-running, defensive-minded center with a path to a significant role for Baylor in the second half of 2025–26.

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The NCAA granted four years of eligibility to James Nnaji, allowing him to play for Baylor this season.
Nnaji, a 7-foot Nigerian-born player, has not previously played in college but has professional experience since 2019.
Nnaji was drafted 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft and rights were involved in a three-team deal tied to Karl-Anthony Towns.
The ruling could redefine how NBA teams manage players who re-enter college after entering the draft.
Daily Mail Sport reported that Baylor is the destination for Nnaji under this new eligibility framework.
Analysts and fans reacted with surprise to the mid-season eligibility decision.
Nnaji's rights were traded as part of a deal involving Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks.
The NCAA's ruling could encourage NBA teams to allow drafted players to return to college while still under team rights.
The Daily Mail article emphasizes the potential long-term impacts on professional and college basketball relations.

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